Kogi Transport Company A.K.A Kogi Express Gets New Chairman

Chief Ademola Bello was recently appionted as Chairman of the Kogi State Transport Company, he happens to be an  astute Businessman whose wealth of experience has enabled him to thrive in the business of transportation for over a decade, in this interview with Eunice Emmanuel-Bagi he shares his plans to revamp the transport in Kogi State.

Background
I am Chief Ademola Bello, an Indigene of Ayetoro-Amuro in Mopa-Muro Local Government area of Kogi State. I am married and blessed with children. Prior to this appiontment I have served in the capacity of Special Adviser on Project Monitoring and Supervisor for works in Mopamuro Local Government Area. I am also the Managing Director of Destiny Globe Conglomerates, a company that specializes in road construction, transportation, Haulage and distribution.

What is your vision for Kogi Express?

My primary vision for the Kogi Transport Company is to alleviate poverty by increasing the standard of living through the creation of Jobs from the Transportation sector. Kogi State has the advantage of being in the most strategic part of the country, it is bordered by 10 states and also serves as the link between the North and South. I see the Transport sector becoming a vibrant economic hub and a major revenue earner for the state. Another priority of mine is ensuring that there is order in the transport system in the state, before now there has been no sanity with the way transportation has been handled, there has been so much lawlessness with the transport system all of that is going to change.

What is your Blueprint for Kogi Express?

In line with the new direction blueprint of his Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Kogi State transport company is going to be repositioned and revamped into a world class transportation network that will be one of the best in the country. I am glad that this government has the political will and is highly invested in  harnessing every potential revenue generating sector in the state to bring about development. First on my blueprint is ensuring that the right people with the right skills are given the right jobs to do, we are going to hire trained and experienced personnel to ensure that we give premium transport services to our clients. I am going to put a check to the activities of vehicle touts and illegal motor park operations in the state, the days of hoodlums who use parks as hideouts are over.
Also on my agenda is ensuring that the facilities at the Ultra Modern Park at Felele like the mechanic workshop offer premium and effective services,our restaurants, supermarkets and other services are going to run everyday for 24 hours. I also intend to introduce innovative technology solutions such as self help facilities to make booking and seat reservations easier and more convenient for our clients.